UPDATE! Five accused appeared in the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court on 12 October 2026, on charges of manufacturing and dealing in illicit drugs. Their appearance follows last week’s arrest after police uncovered a  R100 million clandestine drug laboratory at a farm near Krugersdorp. Authorities seized significant quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets during the raid. The five accused are scheduled to return to the same court on 21 October 2026 for their formal bail application.

CRIME SCENE: Krugersdorp, Gauteng: The South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence at National Head Office and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) has uncovered a multi-million-rand drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Krugersdorp, Gauteng.

Police have discovered quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets at the suspected drug manufacturing laboratory.

Five South African nationals who were found at the premises have been arrested.

Further assessments and investigations are underway.